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Distance from Hamburg to Munich

Straight line

612 km
381 mi · 331 NM

By road

776 km
482 mi

Travel time

7 h 38 min
flight ≈ 1 h 16 min

Direction

S 169°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Munich?

Hamburg (Germany) and Munich (Germany) are quite far apart: 612 km in a straight line, that is 381 miles or 331 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Munich is 776 km (482 miles), about 7 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Munich lies to the south (initial bearing 169°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.8467°, 10.8302°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hamburg from Munich?

By road it is 776 km (482 miles) from Hamburg to Munich; in a straight line it is 612 km (381 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Munich?

About 7 h 38 min on the fastest route (776 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Hamburg?

Munich is to the south of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 169°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.